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SC04 UJR

2004 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

172,387 mi
Last recorded172,387 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC04 UJR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 172,387 miles

Full inspection of under body and under bonnet components not possible, covers fitted

Nearside Rear tyre has deep cut in tread, not in excess of requirements to fail

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under vehicle components heavily corroded

Windscreen cracked , not in drivers view of the road

Fail 9 May 2017 172,385 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in sidewall and tread (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Full inspection of under body and under bonnet components not possible, covers fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has deep cut in tread, not in excess of requirements to fail

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

T.P.M.S. light on

Under vehicle components heavily corroded

Windscreen cracked , not in drivers view of the road

Pass 5 Sep 2015 169,645 miles

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack play (2.2.A.1b)

handbrake effort's low

oil leak

refer also prior fail/advise

Offside Rear tyre flat

Fail 5 Sep 2015 169,645 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release missing (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack play (2.2.A.1b)

handbrake effort's low

oil leak

Offside Rear tyre flat

Pass 8 Sep 2014 165,585 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 153,795 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 153,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2012 138,845 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/r tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Fail 31 Jul 2012 138,839 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/r tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 19 Aug 2011 126,562 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 126,562 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2010 122,332 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Oct 2010 122,330 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 111,065 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 97,245 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 82,347 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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SC04 UJR is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2004 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 99,614 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SC04 UJR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 22 years old, this BMW 5 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SC04 UJR is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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